Leading Hand Gardener

Ref: 11124

Salary Package: $116,337 per annum plus super 

Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!

The City of Karratha is offering an opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Leading Hand Gardener to join our Parks and Gardens team. This position is based in Karratha, offering an attractive salary and a range of other benefits including, but not limited to:

• Allowances
• Six weeks’ annual leave
• 13% Superannuation
• Commuter use vehicle 

The Leading Hand Gardener is responsible for providing supervisory and coordinating various Parks and Gardens tasks through the efficient management of personnel, external contractors, and available resources to accomplish a diverse array of related activities.

The successful candidate will possess: 

• Horticulture / Landscape Trade qualification or significant relevant experience
• Extensive experience in the maintenance and development of parks, gardens, and landscaping. 
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in Parks and Gardens, in a local government environment (Desirable)
• Certificate 3 in Horticulture (Desirable)
• Basic worksite traffic management certificate (Desirable)
• Chemical Handling Certificates or WA Pest Management Technicians License (Desirable)
• Current C class driver’s licence however a MR/HR is preferred
• National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)
• First Aid Certificate

Applications are to include a CV, completed application form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.  

For enquiries about this position, please contact Jenna Cunningham on 9186 8543.  

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Tuesday 26th September 2023. They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au or sent via post to PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714.